Andrew Benintendi Still Eyeing First Long Ball

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi has been solid to begin 2019 with 12 hits in 52 at-bats, including three extra-base hits and five runs batted in. However, the 24-year-old has yet to hit a ball out of the park. Jockeying between the one and two spot in the lineup, Benintendi hasn't been squaring balls […]

Nick Senzel Weeks Away From Playing Games

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel's (ankle) progression has been encouraging, but the team's top prospect is still a couple of weeks away from playing in games at any level. Senzel made a case to be the team's starting center fielder to open the season, but his injury set him […]

Marcell Ozuna, Matt Carpenter Sitting Out

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna and third baseman Matt Carpenter are both taking the day off on Thursday. Carpenter gets the day off a day after signing a two-year contract extension with the Red Birds. Tyler O'Neill draws into left field and will bat fifth, while Jedd Gyorko is starting at the hot corner […]

Jay Bruce Won't Play Against Royals

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce (Achilles) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday after being removed from the game early on Wednesday night with Achilles tightness. Consider him day-to-day for now. Bruce expectedly isn't hitting for average, but he does have seven home runs on the season and will remain useful in mixed […]

Nicholas Castellanos Scratched From Thursday Lineup

Detroit Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos was scratched from Thursday's game against the Indians with a right toe injury. Castellanos is not off to a particularly strong start, managing to put together just a .723 OPS with zero home runs through 53 plate appearances this season. It's unclear at this point how he suffered the […]

Terrance Gore Draws Another Start, Billy Hamilton Sitting

Kansas City Royals outfielder Terrance Gore is starting in center field and is batting ninth on Thursday against Mariners starting pitcher Mike Leake. Gore also started on Wednesday night and rewarded the team with three hits (two surprisingly for extra bases) and two stolen bases. Gore has world-class speed, but he is a zero with […]

JaCoby Jones Activated From Injured List Thursday

Detroit Tigers center fielder JaCoby Jones (shoulder) has been activated from the injured list and recalled from Triple-A Toledo, team sources reported on Thursday. In a subsequent move, outfielder Mikie Mahtook has been designated for assignment. Jones batted .207 in 129 games with the Tigers last season, and was 2-for-5 with an RBI triple in […]

AL-Only Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Waiver Wire Strategy - Recycling Post-Hype Draft Sleepers

Fantasy baseball is very much a “what have you done for me lately” environment. If players are playing poorly, fantasy managers will give up on them. All too often players are getting dropped that have no business being on the waiver wire. Some guys are just down on their luck and end up tossed into […]

Contact Rate Risers & Fallers for Week 2 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 2! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Thursday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a […]

Buxton, Kepler Have Something to Prove - The King's Insider Report

The Minnesota Twins are going to be a fun team to watch this season, whether it’s for real or fantasy purposes. They could sneak up and win the American League Central, and help fantasy owners a lot in the process if three key offensive players continue to perform well. Byron Buxton is the true cornerstone […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/11/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Another Thursday split slate for us to break down here in this article. The opening slate kicks off at 12:35 with the Athletics @ Orioles, before handing over to the late at 7:10 pm when the Blue Jays and Red Sox face off. Oakland is the biggest favorites on the early slate but there are […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/11/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a split slate of Major League Baseball games, with five games on the early slate and five games on the main slate. We'll have selections today for the main slate contests. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/11/2019. The lineup picks will range […]

Jay Bruce Injured Wednesday Night

Seattle Mariners outfielder/first baseman Jay Bruce left the game early on Wednesday with left Achilles tightness. While not hitting for much average (.204), the left-handed slugger already has seven home runs and 13 RBI in his 57 plate appearances to start 2019. He had a double, run scored and a walk in two plate appearances […]

Mike Trout Might Not Be Back Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin), who sat out on Wednesday with a strained groin he suffered Tuesday night, might not be ready to get back into the lineup on Friday after an off day on Thursday. The superstar outfielder said he felt "a lot better" on Wednesday, but he's also not trying to […]

Tommy Pham Homers Twice

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham hit two home runs in the Rays game against the White Sox on Wednesday. He finally got ahold of his first bomb of the season in the first inning and followed it up with a second in the fourth inning. Both were off White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez, […]

Jose Osuna Cleared For Baseball Activities

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jose Osuna (neck) has been cleared for full baseball activities in extended spring training and will likely move to a simulated game next week. Osuna has yet to play in 2019 and will mostly just be outfield depth when he returns to the Pirates. His chance to see more playing time would've […]

Gregory Polanco Plays Nine Innings

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) played nine innings with High-A Bradenton and is scheduled to serve as the designated hitter on Thursday. Polanco is recovering from serious left shoulder surgery last year, but he looks to be on track to make his season debut with the Pirates early next month. He hit .254 last […]

Another Huge Game For Austin Meadows

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows stayed hot on Wednesday, going 3-for-5 in a rout of the White Sox. He scored two runs, knocked in three RBI and was a triple shy of the cycle. He seems to be liking the leadoff spot for the Rays and there's no reason he shouldn't stick there for […]

Marcell Ozuna Gets Three Hits and Drives in Two Runs on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna went 3-for-4 on Wednesday, driving in two runs and scoring two of his own. Ozuna hit a home run, a double and a single, ending up just a triple shy of the cycle. After providing us with what will likely be the baseball GIF of the year with a […]

Michael Conforto Drives In Three In Win

The New York Mets benefited from three walks with the bases loaded against the Minnesota Twins Wednesday night, but the offense still managed to produce themselves. Outfielder Michael Conforto led the way with three RBI, one coming as a result of a bases-loaded walk. He did record a hit, however, as he singled home two […]

Mike Trout Out Wednesday

After suffering a groin injury Tuesday night, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will sit out Wednesday night's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 27-year-old recorded two hits Tuesday before exiting in the fourth inning with the groin injury. While it was announced that he wouldn't need an MRI and subsequently would not be placed […]

Aaron Hicks Could Take Batting Practice Soon

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) has been taking gradual steps towards making his season debut. The 29-year-old has been throwing, running and taking swings at soft tosses. According to manager Aaron Boone, his next step would be to take on-field batting practice. Hicks has been sidelined with a lower back strain, an injury that […]

Giancarlo Stanton Swinging Bat Again

As expected, New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (biceps) has started swinging a bat again. The 29-year-old, currently on the injured list with a biceps injury, was scheduled to hit off a tee in his first hacks since suffering the injury to begin April. There were no reported setbacks during the session and he should continue swinging, […]

Domingo Santana Out Against Royals

The Seattle Mariners will once again play without one of their regular outfielders Wednesday against Kansas City. While Mitch Haniger returns to the lineup, Domingo Santana will be out, with Jay Bruce starting in left and batting third. The 26-year-old has been a catalyst as the Mariners have shocked the world and stormed to an […]

A.J. Pollock Not Playing Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Chris Taylor will draw into the lineup in center field and will bat seventh against Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty. Taylor has just three hits in 27 at-bats (.111) to begin the year with a homer and two RBI. He's not […]

Mikie Mahtook In Bad Slump

Detroit Tigers outfielder Mikie Mahtook had two strikeouts on Tuesday and is now 0-for-23 for the season and 0-for-31 since his last hit, a single last September. His hitless streak is the longest by a Tigers non-pitcher to open a year, according to Elias Sports Bureau. Mahtook also made an error in center field on […]

Jorge Soler Back To Struggling With Contact

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler has all but been guaranteed a starting role for the vast majority of this season, but he's back to trying to hit grand slams on every pitch. The good news is that Soler has one home run in his last 16 at-bats. The bad news is that's been his […]

Billy Hamilton Scores From Second On Sac Fly

Kansas City Royals speedster Billy Hamilton is super fast, and for some reason, outfielders on other teams seem to keep forgetting that. In Tuesday night's loss against the Mariners, Hamilton bailed teammate Adalberto Mondesi out on a fly ball to center by showing off just how fast he can fly. When Seattle center fielder Mallex […]

Hunter Renfroe Launches Another Homer

San Diego Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe smacked his fourth homer in Tuesday’s loss to the San Francisco Giants. Renfroe now has an absurd 12 percent home run rate and 57 percent HR/FB in just 33 plate appearances. He’s slashing .333/.394/.833 with 12 runs-plus-RBI. Due to his defensive limitations, Renfroe has played the minority’s share of […]